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Without checking the interweb, isn't Stuart Smalley == Al Franken?

Yes, that was one of his more notable characters.

Al Franken - Real person, writer and cast member on SNL, Senator.

Stuart Smalley - Character played by Al Franken.

Jack Handey - Real person, writer on SNL, did Deep Thoughts voiceovers.

TIL!

I'm pretty sure they are the same person. Lookup Al Franken.

No. Jack Handey is the name of a real comedian and he read his own stuff on SNL.

You're right. I'm mixing up Stuart Smalley and Jack Handey.